The Benefits
It is about solutions. The National Gateway provides over $3.2 billion in public benefits in the route's first 10 years of operations.
The National Gateway:
- Improves safety and reduces highway maintenance costs by taking over 2 million trucks off the nation's highways
- Reduces CO2 emissions by over 4 million tons
- Saves over $2 billion in shipping costs
- Reduces fuel consumption by nearly 500 million gallons of gasoline
Improving Safety
Moving more freight by rail alleviates highway congestion.
Sustaining the Environment and the Economy
Fuel efficient trains reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
Reducing Congestion
Transporting freight by rail reduces the strain on our nation's crowded highways.
Promoting Growth
Increasing port capacity and our nation's ability to distribute goods makes us more competitive in the global economy.
Expanding Service
By hauling more freight on fewer trains, rail schedules are freed up for additional passenger and commuter services.
Supporting States & Communities
States stand to realize valuable benefits from the National Gateway, including increased tax revenue, less road congestion and improved commuter rail options.
Download the Southeast Rail Operations Summary Report to learn more about the benefits of National Gateway.
